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GAN is a mobile communications service that offers high quality data, voice, and fax at speeds up to 64 kbps. Users can choose GAN's Mobile ISDN service for quick transfer of large data files or Mobile Packet Data Service for bursty data applications such as Internet access and e-mail. GAN also offers broadcast quality voice communications.
Service Features
GAN supports a variety of communication channels meeting diverse application requirements.
Mobile ISDN Service
Mobile ISDN is a dedicated Single Channel per Carrier (SCPC) service that enables high-speed data applications. Users can connect to corporate IT networks, access the Internet, and send digital images and news footage, contributing significantly to business operations and remote communications.
64 kbps UDI Data (Unrestricted Digital Interface)
- Large file transfer, Internet/Web access, intranet/corporate LAN access, video teleconferencing, broadcast video (real-time and store & forward), bulk e-mail, e-mail with large file attachments, and secure voice/data with Secure Terminal Equipment (STE)
56 kbps v.110 Data
- Enables interoperability with applications requiring speeds up to 56 kbps 3.1 kHz Audio Broadcast quality audio, analog G3 fax up to 14.4 kbps, V.34 analog modem data, and secure voice/data STU-IIB and STU-III
64 kbps Speech
- High quality voice communications
Mobile Packet Data Service
Mobile Packet Data Service uses Internet Protocol (IP) technology and time-shared channels to allocate network resources, enabling cost-efficient Web access, e-mail and "Always On" remote access.
Variable Speed
- For bursty applications such as Internet access, and e-mail with small file attachments
Voice Services
GAN offers a dedicated Single Channel per Carrier (SCPC) service, that provides cost-effective voice, fax, and data communications for normal priority transmissions. 4.8 kbps - Voice communications
2.4 kbps - Data*
2.4 kbps - Fax* *Available on only some mobile terminals.
Comparing Mobile ISDN and Mobile Packet Data Service
| Mobile ISDN Service |
Mobile Packet Data Service |
| Dedicated 64 kbps channel |
Shared 64 kbps channel |
| Connects to PSTN/ISDN |
Connects to IP networks |
| Per second billing |
Per Megabit billing |
| Suitable for large data transfers |
Suitable for smaller intermittent data transfers |
| Example Applications |
Example Applications |
| Videoconferencing |
Web browsing |
| E-mail batch transfer |
E-mail with small attachments |
Advantages of GAN - GAN service can be configured to operate with almost any application supported by terrestrial-based networks.
- Terminals are lightweight, weighing about 4 kgs, and easily deployable.
- Compatible with Telenor's SIM card technology, GAN offers users access to multiple terminals, while facilitating accurate call tracking and billing.
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